Art Nouveau Antique
Architectural Element
Earthenware Plaque with iridescent glaze
Circa 1890-1900, Nancy, France
Rare Figural Architectural
plaque removed from a building
in Nancy, France, the town where Art Nouveau was created.
Art Nouveau Young Maiden with two flower blossoms in her hair.
This heavy and highly
dimensional, sculptural plaque
can be incorporated into a tile wall in an entryway,
Garden or indoor wall fountain, a fireplace mantel
or even as a backsplash
or decorative element in a kitchen or bathroom.
The sage green base color
has a iridescent glaze
that was created during this design movement.
The original clear coat still gives the shiny reflections you see in the
photos.
The color is very uniform and rich in person,
because of the glare, the photos here do not do this item justice.
Ceramics were a medium well
suited to the Art Nouveau style,
since the malleable nature of clay meant that it could easily be molded
into the organic, curving and swirling lines of Art Nouveau designs.
This unique plaque offers an
opportunity to recycle and preserve
a piece of design history, as Art Nouveau was the first original design style
of the 20th Century, and a pre-cursor to Art Deco, the first examples of
modern design.
Dimensions: 5” projection,
at her nose, 20 ¾” high,
11” wide at flowers in her hair to 21” wide at the widest point of her hair.
Condition: In original as
found condition.
As you can see from the photos, there are some age related
chips and fleabites on this over 100 year old piece. These can be left alone
or you may opt to have it professionally restored by a ceramics expert.
Please note there are mounted holes that appear to be original
to the piece located in her hair. The left side near the bottom has a partial
section missing,
most likely broken when removed. This can be either replaced
or incorporated into a new tile design around this piece.
Item # AGAA33: Price: $
3,500.
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